From the Brewer: In years past Firestone’s anniversary releases have sold out at the brewery in just a few weeks and these beers have garnered a hefty price tag in the market. Brewmaster Matt Brynildson again enlisted the help of Paso Robles area wine makers to assist in the blending of several barrel-aged beers into the final product. Barley wines, imperial stouts and an imperial brown are just a few of the beers making up the final blend. Many of the component beers have spent over 2 years aging in a combination of retired bourbon, rye, and wine barrels. As a finished beer, Firestone Walker 13 is more sublime then last year’s blend. It is all about the subtleties and quiet tones. It has deep dark chocolate notes and is accented with dried fruit and licorice. There are hints of molasses and even a little cherry in the middle complimenting the vanilla and coconut notes brought in by the oak. These barrel qualities are very well integrated and meld well with the roast malt and caramel undertones. It is best enjoyed in a half filled brandy snifter or wine glass. 13 is only available to select accounts in limited quantities throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington and Oregon. Only 1,000 cases were made. For sale in 22 oz bombers at a suggested retail price of $21.99.

The Beer Box Score

• ABV: 12%
• IBUs:  NA
• Hops:  NA
• Malts:  NA
• Original Gravity:  NA

From Us:   Today on Taste Buds Dusty and Erik crack open a very special beer from Firestone Walker.  Their 13th Anniversary barrel aged blend will make your mouth water and your head spin. Yup, Firestone does it again.

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From the Brewer: “Bud Light Golden Wheat is not a craft beer, but captures the refreshment of the wheat beer style while remaining consistent with Bud Light’s product attributes that beer drinkers enjoy,” says Mike Sundet, senior director of Bud Light brands. “Our Innovations and brewing teams have worked for almost two years developing Golden Wheat from consumer insight and perfecting it to Bud Light standards.”

The Beer Box Score

• ABV: 4.1%
• IBUs:  NA
• Hops:  NA
• Malts:  NA
• Original Gravity:  NA
• 8.3 grams of carbs
• 118 Calories

From Us:   It’s the day after Thanksgiving and you’re still stuffed.  You don’t want a thick, rich, heavy beer… but you still want a beer.  Will this be one you even think about?  Find out what Erik and Dusty think about this “light” wheat on the post-Turkey Day episode of Taste Buds!

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From the Brewer: Welcome to the newest incarnation of our revered imperial stout, Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti. We toned down the hops a bit to allow cocoa nibs to contribute some pleasing bitterness, while vanilla notes from the oak combine with the cocoa to create an aroma and flavor akin to a gourmet chocolate bar. A dash of cayenne keeps things lively, adding just a bit of heat to the finish.

The Beer Box Score

• ABV: 9.5%
• IBUs:  NA
• Hops:  NA
• Malts:  NA
• Original Gravity:  NA

From Us:  On this pre-Turkey Day episode of Taste Buds Erik and Dusty get beat up by yet another of the Great Divide Yeti.  And they liked it.  A lot.

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From the Brewer: A unique ale brewed with Colorado grown hops. This version of the Crabtree Brewing’s Braggot is blended an Imperial Stout, English Mild and infused an overwhelming amount of honey for your enjoyment!

The Beer Box Score

• ABV: 7.85%
• IBUs:  65
• Hops:  NA
• Malts:  NA
• Original Gravity:  NA
• SRM: 42.7

From Us:  On this episode of Taste Buds Erik and Dusty BRAG about doing the first mead on the show. This braggot from Crabtree is Jeff’s old version of this brew, which is a wee bit different from the new one currently on the shelves.

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From the Brewer: The beer goes through dry-hopping during fermentation, which creates a rosy, floral nose with a hint of pepper spice and estery undertones. Brewmaster Grady Hull. “We also use a hop that isn’t typically used for dry-hopping and push it into a near-freezing state. The results are fantastic aromas, brilliant clarity and an ale that warms the spirit.” 2º Below is available now through January and retails for approximately $7.99. It’s offered in most of the 26 states where New Belgium is sold.

The Beer Box Score

• ABV:  6.6%
• IBUs:  NA
• Hops:  Sterling, Liberty
• Malts:  Tawny roasted
• Original Gravity:  NA

From Us:  On today’s episode of Taste Buds Erik and Dusty crack open another winter beer, this one from New Belgium.  See if 2° Below fights off the cold by warming up the bod.

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From the Brewer: We brew our lager with six row malt, seedless hops, corn from Iowa, our lager strain (the same one the brewery has depended on since just after Prohibition), and the purest water from Lakes Ontario and Hemlock.  Narragansett has the highest rating of all domestic premium lagers on BeerAdvocate.com, and received the bronze medal for American Lagers at the 2008 World Beer Cup. The Lager is old reliable.  It was the first beer brewed by “The Original Six” back in 1890, the bestselling beer in New England from the 1930s to the 1970s, and the official beer of the Boston Red Sox from 1944-1975. The lager and light beers are brewed in Rochester, NY at a brewery that’s been producing award-winning beers for more than 125 years. The bock and porter are craft-brewed in Providence, RI and Pawcatuck, CT.

The Beer Box Score

• ABV:  5%
• IBUs:  12
• Hops:  NA
• Malts:  NA
• Original Gravity:  NA

From Us:    You’ve probably never heard of Narragansett Beer unless you were born and raised on the East Coast.  Erik and Dusty crack open a tallboy can of this old school beer that’s making a comeback. Watch the episode then go out and get yourself a ‘Gansett!

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From the Brewer: Double Vision Doppelbock was brewed to highlight our brewery’s wonderful water. Like all the great traditional brewing towns, our home, Victor, Idaho, is in or near some of the world’s best barley- and hop-growing regions, and is distinguished by an ample supply of top-quality water.

The Beer Box Score

• ABV:  8.0%
• IBUs:  NA
• Hops:  NA
• Malts:  NA
• Original Gravity:  NA

From Us:  With a solid mouthfeel and a smooth, easy finish, the Grand Teton Dopplebock is in the top 5 we have tasted.  The character, depth and malty profile of this beer quickly brought Erik and Dusty back to the days of the Troegs treogenator Double Bock, one of the best American Double Bocks we have tasted.

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From the Brewer: Ale Diablo pours with a golden yellow haze, with a bright white head of foam. It has an aroma of peppery spice and fruity, clove-like notes but also has a soft tartness of green apple with slight malt sweetness and a underpinning of citrus derived from the use of Riesling grape must. This sinfully good blonde ale is true to its name and devilicous!

The Beer Box Score

• ABV:  8.5%
• IBUs:  33
• Hops:  NA
• Malts:  NA
• Original Gravity:  NA

From Us:  On this Friday the 13th episode of Taste Buds Erik and Dusty crack open a devilish brew that was voted best beer for the “one beer buzz” by Steamworks’ loyal patrons. This lil devil will kick the unlucky right out of Friday the 13th!

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From the Brewer:

Treblehook is the newest offering from Redhook’s Limited Release Series.  Boasting big aromatic malts, this barley wine pours a dark gold with a velvety mouthfeel and a slightly bitter finish. Dry-hopped vigorously throughout the six-month process; it’s strength comes from its ability to have a strong hop flavor while still allowing the malt characteristics to shine through. Treblehook will be on shelves in 22 oz. bottles (SRP $7.99) from early October until supplies run out.  Treblehook won a gold medal at the 2008 Great American Beer Festival and a silver medal at the 2009 festival.

The Beer Box Score

• ABV:  10.1%
• IBUs:  57
• Hops:  Cascade, Palisades, Chinook, Simcoe
• Malts:  Pale, Caramel, Special Aromatic, Flaked Barley, Black, Melenodin
• Original Gravity:  22
• Cellaring:  Can be cellared for up to 3 years

From Us:  Erik and Dusty crack open the latest limited release brew from our good friends at Redhook.  Do they get hooked on this barley wine?  Watch and find out!

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From the Brewer: Chock full of highly roasted barley malt and 100 lbs. of flaked oatmeal, the Warlock is a dark and satisfying winter elixir. Smooth, rich and exceptionally comforting. An annually-awaited winter seasonal, and one of our award winners.

The Beer Box Score

• ABV: 6.0%
• IBUs: 25
• Hops:  Perle, Cascade
• Malts:  2 Row, Chocolate, Roast, Carapils, 120, Munich
• Beginning Gravity: NA
• Ending Gravity: NA
• Yeast:  Ale

From Us:  Today on Taste Buds Erik and Dusty dive into one of the true legendary beers from Colorado Springs, Colorado – Bristol Brewing’s Winter Warlock.

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